Drosera silvicola
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About
This distinctive pygmy sundew, *Drosera silvicola*, is notable for its beautiful flowers featuring glossy pink petals and a dark red center. It is also classified as a Priority 1 species in Western Australia, indicating it is extremely rare and potentially threatened.
Field notes
Morphology
The leaves are covered with sticky tentacles, and the flowers are stunning, featuring glossy pink petals and a dark red center.
Distribution & habitat
Western Australia, specifically found in the Jarrah forest near the Avon River, and previously reported in the Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ecology
It captures and digests tiny insects using its sticky tentacles on the leaves.
History & etymology
The specific epithet 'silvicola' is derived from Latin, meaning 'living in the forest,' referring to its natural habitat.
Conservation
It is listed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) of Western Australia as a Priority 1 species, meaning it is extremely rare and potentially threatened.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate